As with anyYakuzagame,Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiis filled with optional content for players to explore. From racing Dragon Karts to snapping Sickos, gambling, collecting fortune slips, and more, there is much more for Goro Majima to do than simply crew his pirate ship and sail around Hawaii. One ofPirate Yakuza in Hawaii’sbest pieces of optional content is its cosmetics, which serve as both a source of hilarity and a tribute to the series' past games - including Goro Majima’s many roles and looks.
Players Can Collect Iconic Outfits And New Looks
After unlocking access to the guest room in Revolve Bar during the second chapter of the game, players have the option of customizing Goro Majima’s outfit via the changing room. He can wear two different outfits at once - a Casual outfit worn in Honolulu and one seen when aboard the Goromaru, in Madlantis, or fighting inSea Dog Style. Players can also add small accessories such as hats or eye patches to Goro the tiger cub.
Outfits can be purchased from stores, found in containers, and won via participating in mini-games such as Crazy Delivery or Sicko Snap. There are some new looks, including Hawaiian shirts, formal suits, and, of course, multiple pirate costumes, but there are also many shout-outs to past games: a zombie look inspired byYakuza: Dead Souls,Majima’s cabaret manager look fromYakuza 0,the sparkling silver “Everyone’s Idol"outfit,and, of course, Majima’s iconic disguise as Goromi the hostess. It’s a lovely tribute to the many roles Goro Majima has played throughout the series as friend, rival, enemy, ally, and much more.
Available outfits include tributes to multiple games and characters in the series, not just Majima himself. There are set outfits inspired byvarious jobs fromLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, including the Desperado and Pyrodancer. In addition, players who purchase the deluxe editions of the game can unlock outfits based on multiple past characters from the series, including Ichiban Kasuga, Eric Tomizawa, Joongi Han, and, of course, Kazuma Kiryu.
Cosmetics Maintain The Game’s Goofy Tone
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiiisn’t without its serious moments, but it is overall one of the more light-hearted entries in theYakuzafranchise. It is rife with humorous moments, from a fully choreographed opening musical number to Majima fighting bears, tigers, and giant squids to recruiting all sorts of bizarre characters to join the Goromaru’s crew. The fact that players can do all of these things while wearing silly outfits, such as full death metal gear, aCastlevania-esque vampire suit, or Goromi’s wig paired with a snakeskin pirate coat helps maintain the goofy tone throughout the game.
There’s also a heartwarming element to the game’s cosmetics - players can also customize the look ofGoro the tiger cub, an adorable animal who serves as Majima and Noah’s companion throughout the game. While there are far fewer cosmetic options available for Goro the cub to wear, he can match with Majima by wearing the same pirate hat as he does in his default Sea Dog outfit or an eyepatch appropriately named in-game as the “Little ‘Jima.” This emphasizes the deep bond between Goro the human and Goro the tiger cub, a heartwarming connection that remains present throughoutPirate Yakuza in Hawaii.
With so manyside activities, mini-games, and items to collectinLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii,it can be hard to name any one thing as the best. However, the game’s cosmetic system is certainly a contender for this honor. It helps the game feel light-hearted and silly while also serving as a lovely tribute to Goro Majima’s many looks throughout the series.
